2018 Mazda MAZDA6 recalls and problems

The 2018 Mazda MAZDA6 has 2 recalls and 60 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2018 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 20 MAZDA6 model years — 15th most.

2recalls
60complaints
1crashes
1fires
1injuries
11,400median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Fuel System

Nov 12, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V875000 · 121,038 vehicles

Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Engine

Jun 27, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V497000 · 262,220 vehicles

Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.

Risk: An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began August 20, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3719F.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine34
Power Train9
Unknown or other9
Fuel System7
Electrical System4
Service Brakes4
Suspension3
Structure2
Visibility2
Wheels2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2019: 6 complaints20192020: 4 complaints20202021: 4 complaints20212022: 6 complaints20222023: 7 complaints20232024: 12 complaints2024122025: 9 complaints20252026: 12 complaints202612

2018 vs. other Mazda MAZDA6 years

2002: 28 complaints20022003: 174 complaints2004: 160 complaints20042005: 147 complaints2006: 173 complaints20062007: 156 complaints2008: 111 complaints20082009: 386 complaints3862010: 225 complaints20102011: 136 complaints2012: 100 complaints20122013: 23 complaints2014: 137 complaints20142015: 60 complaints2016: 78 complaints20162017: 60 complaints2018: 60 complaints20182019: 6 complaints2020: 2 complaints20202021: 18 complaints202118

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 Mazda MAZDA6 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2018 Mazda MAZDA6, the latest from Nov 12, 2021 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mazda MAZDA6?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (34), power train (9), unknown or other (9). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.